DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,958 km
5,566 miles
POY
Powell
United States
Distance
8,958 km
5,566 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR POY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Powell Municipal Airport
IATA Code DKR POY
ICAO Code GOOY KPOY
City Dakar Powell
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Denver
Elevation 85 ft 5,096 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 44.870000, -108.790000

Dakar (DKR) to Powell (POY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Powell Municipal Airport (POY) in Powell, United States is 8,958 kilometers (5,566 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Dakar, it's 19:46 in Powell. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,011 feet between the two airports. Powell Municipal Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Powell (POY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Powell Municipal Airport (POY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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